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ROTARYDOWNUNDER.ORG | 25 |
30th Annual Ride for
Research $$$$’s
Words by Rob Henry
Ride coordinator
SINCE 1986, Rotarians, their partners,
families, friends, Rotary exchange
students and many other people have
been undertaking 700km-plus annual
bike rides to raise funds for the medical
research projects awarded to scientists
by Australian Rotary Health (ARH).
In the early years between 1985
and 1993 the ride was known as
“Pedalling Pete” and was organised by
the Rotary Club of Knoxfield, Vic, with
valuable assistance from other clubs.
These intrepid riders began what has
since grown into the great professional
event we witness today. The early
riders had basic bikes and equipment,
but boundless enthusiasm. It created
a great sounding board on which the
event has grown into the “Annual
Ride for Research $$$$’s”. The event
is now organised by the Rotary Clubs
of Boronia and Healesville, Vic.
The 2016 “Million Dollar Milestone
Ride” was held March 14-19,
beginning in Mansfield and travelling
through Benalla, Wangaratta,
Mulwala and Moama to conclude in
Shepparton – a total of 828kms over
five-and-a-half days.
Over the years, the ride has covered
an incredible 25,800kms and has
now raised over a million dollars for
Australian Rotary Health, making
Rotary District 9810’s Ride for Research
$$$$’s one of its major fundraisers.
“Over the years, the ride has covered an
incredible 25,800kms and has now raised
over a million dollars for Australian
Rotary Health, making Rotary District
9810’s Ride for Research $$$$’s one of its
major fundraisers.”
We take on riders of all ages, from
16 to 90, each person having a wide
range of ability. Anyone can take part
and there is a position on the ride for
everyone.
There is also the accomplishment of
achieving something you thought was
beyond you, particularly when pain
says you shouldn’t go on. But with the
support of your team, you make it!
The sense of achievement is incredible.
For more information, visit
www.rotaryrideforresearch.com.au